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Subject a person or thing that is being discussed, described, or dealt with
Subjugate bring under domination or control, esp. by conquest
Subliminal of a stimulus or mental process) below the threshold of sensation or
consciousness; perceived by or affecting someone's mind without their
being aware of it.

Subpoena a writ ordering a person to attend a court

Sub rosa happening or done in secret
Subservient prepared to obey others unquestioningly• less important; subordinate
Subsistence the action or fact of maintaining or supporting oneself at a minimum level • the means
of doing this
Subsume include or absorb (something) in something else
Subterfuge deceit used in order to achieve one's goal.• a statement or action resorted to in order to
deceive.

Subterranean existing, occurring, or done under the earth's surface.• secret; concealed
subversive seeking or intended to subvert an established system or institution :
subversive literature.
Super- above,
over
Insuperable of a difficulty or obstacle) impossible to overcome : insuperable financial
problems.
Soprano the highest of the four standard singing voices : a piece composed for soprano, flute,
and continuo
Supercilious behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others : a
supercilious lady's maid.
Superfluous unnecessary, esp. through being more than enough : the purchaser should avoid asking
for superfluous
Superimpose place or lay (one thing) over another, typically so that both are still
evident
Supernumerary present in excess of the normal or requisite number, in particular• (of a person) not belonging to a
regular staff but engaged for extra work.
Supersonic involving or denoting a speed greater than that of sound.
Supervisor observe and direct the execution of (a task, project, or activity) : the
sergeant left to supervise the loading of the trucks.
Supreme strongest, most important, or most powerful
SYN, SYM, SYL- together, with
Syllogism deductive reasoning as distinct from induction : logic is rules or syllogism.
Symposium a drinking party or convivial discussion, esp. as held in ancient Greece
after a banquet (and notable as the title of a work by Plato).
Synagogue the building where a Jewish
Syndrome a group of symptoms that consistently occur together or a condition
characterized by a set of associated symptoms
Synergistic a substance, organ, or other agent that participates in an effect of
synergy.
Synod an assembly of the clergy and sometimes also the laity in a diocese or
other division of a particular church.
Synopsis a brief summary or general survey of something : a synopsis of the
accident.
 • an outline of the plot of a book, play, movie, or episode of a television
show.
Syntax the arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in
a
synthesis the production of chemical compounds by reaction from simpler materials
: the synthesis of methanol from carbon monoxide and hydrogen.
TELE-far
Telemetry an apparatus for recording the readings of an instrument and transmitting
them by radio.
Telepathy the supposed communication of thoughts or ideas by means other than the
known senses.
TORN- to
twist
Contortionist an entertainer who twists and bends their body into strange and unnatural
positions.
Distort pull or twist out of shape : a grimace distorted her fine mouth
Extort obtain (something) by force, threats, or other unfair means : he was
convicted of trying to extort $1 million from a developer.
Retort A twisting back on the giver; a reply to an insult
tortuous full of twists and turns : the route is remote and tortuous.
Tort a wrongful act or an infringement of a right (other than under contract)
leading to legal
Tortuous
Torturous characterized by, involving, or causing excruciating pain or suffering : a
torturous eight weeks in their prison camp.